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February 21, 2026
Best Budget Monitors: I Found 3 Impressive Screens Under $200 (2026)
You might assume all monitors under $200 are terrible. But after trying some out, I found a few that defy expectations.
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February 18, 2026
Dell XPS 14 Review (2026): This Laptop Marks an Incredible Comeback
Sporting a refined design and incredible integrated GPU performance, the Dell XPS 14 is the return to form I hoped it would be.
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February 16, 2026
Amazon Props Up Misleading, Junky Laptops No One Should Buy
I review laptops for a living, and it kills me when I see the PCs that Amazon and other retailers filter to the top.
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February 12, 2026
The Asus Zenbook S 16 Is $500 Off and Has Never Been This Cheap
The Asus Zenbook S 16 was a favorite of ours last year, but the price was always too high. Now it has dropped to $1,000, and it’s a total steal.
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January 26, 2026
Intel’s Panther Lake Chips Aren’t Just Good—They Beat Apple's M5
I’ve tested two laptops powered by Panther Lake—pitting them head-to-head against laptops with Apple Silicon—and Intel has finally scored a much-needed win with the Core Ultra Series 3.
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January 24, 2026
3 Best Cheap Gaming Laptops (2026): WIRED-Tested and Approved
Most gaming laptops under $1,000 aren’t great, but these three machines stand out above the rest.
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January 23, 2026
Lenovo LOQ 15 Review: The Best Gaming Laptop Under $1,000
It's rare to find a gaming laptop under $1,000 without any major compromises, but the Lenovo LOQ 15 surprises.
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January 8, 2026
The Daring Attempt to End the Memory Shortage Crisis
The supply shortage of the RAM needed to build phones and PCs isn’t going away. But a few companies have a plan to solve it.
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January 7, 2026
Lenovo’s Legion Pro Rollable Gaming Laptop Goes Ultrawide at the Press of a Key
Lenovo brought a Legion gaming laptop to CES this year with a rollable OLED display that expands horizontally by six inches.
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January 3, 2026
Framework Laptop 16 (RTX 5070) Review: A Dream Come True
With upgradable graphics, the Framework Laptop 16 achieves what PC nerds have only ever dreamed of.
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December 24, 2025
How to Choose a Computer Monitor (2025): Everything You Need to Know
Monitors are cheaper, faster, and more beautiful than ever. Here’s how to choose one that will suit your needs and budget.
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December 21, 2025
5 Best Monitors for the Mac Mini (2025), Tested and Reviewed
The Mac Mini is a fantastic little computer, but you'll need one of these great monitors to complete the setup.
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December 16, 2025
Aluminium OS: Everything We Know About the Chromebook Successor
Google has officially acknowledged the upcoming merger of Android and Chromebooks, and it may be coming in 2026.
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December 15, 2025
7 Best Desktop Computers (2025): Gaming, Macs, Compact, and More
Despite advancements in laptops, desktop computers still have a place. These are the WIRED-tested options you should consider.
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December 11, 2025
Laptops Have Never Been Cheaper. That Trend Might Reverse in 2026
Despite all the worries about the economy, laptop prices have never been lower. But in 2026, all of that could change.
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December 1, 2025
The Surface Laptop Has Dropped to an All-Time Low for Cyber Monday
Exclusive to Cyber Monday, Amazon has dropped the price of the most powerful configuration of the Surface Laptop to just $700.
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December 1, 2025
The Meta Quest 3S VR Headset Is the Cheapest It's Ever Been (2025)
The Quest 3S is down to $249 at different retailers for Cyber Monday, but pay attention to how they're bundled.
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November 30, 2025
This Alienware Laptop Is the Best Gaming Laptop Deal Going Right Now
Finding a cheap gaming laptop that doesn't suck ain't easy. But I found it.
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November 29, 2025
The Best Black Friday Travel Gear Deals (2025)
Some of our favorite carry-on suitcases, packing cubes, and other travel gear have deep discounts for Black Friday this year.
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November 28, 2025
Best Black Friday Laptop Deals (2025): MacBooks, Gaming Laptops, and More
Some of the best MacBooks, Chromebooks, and gaming laptops I've reviewed this year have steep discounts for Black Friday.
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November 28, 2025
Don't Get Suckered by Black Friday Laptop Deals. Just Get the MacBook Air (2025)
The Black Friday MacBook deal isn't the one you might assume it is. After testing every model, here's my advice on which to buy right now.
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November 27, 2025
The Dell 14 Plus Just Hit a New Rock Bottom Price (2025)
With a new low price, Dell just launched the best laptop deal from Black Friday I've seen so far.
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